Product Technology Manager

Reliable Sprinkler Co.; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. is seeking a Product Technology Manager to educate customers, specify engineers, and support multiple departments from the Charlotte, NC area. The role involves traveling to industry events and assisting with technical documentation and product improvements.

The manager will train personnel, answer complex product questions, and present to industry groups, while collaborating with PDE, PMO, and sales teams to promote Reliable products.

Formación

• Associates degree in fire protection or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in fire sprinkler system design and installation.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically.

Responsabilidades

• Answer technical questions on Reliable products by phone and email.
• Perform technical training for Reliable personnel.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Meet with customers and specifying engineers to discuss product use, features and benefits.
• Provide technical presentations to industry associations, customers, specifying engineers, and end users.
• Plan, develop, and execute hands-on and classroom training for sprinkler designers and fitters.
• Provide input on new products and product improvements.
• Troubleshoot Reliable products.
• Represent Reliable at industry events (AFSA, NFPA, NFSA, SFPE, etc.).
• Directly support sales force as necessary.
• Promote a safe workplace by following all safety rules and procedures.

Conocimientos

NFPA standards

FM Global Data Sheets

Fire sprinkler design

Construction drawings interpretation

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Travel coordination

Educación

Associates degree in fire protection

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Product Technology Manager

Department: Product Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlotte, NC

Description

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co,. is looking for a Product Technology Manager based out of Liberty, SC. Product TechnologyManagers are industry experts. They educate and support customers, specifying engineers, end users, and co-workers in the proper use of Reliable products. Internally, they support many departments including Product Development Engineering (PDE), Program Management Office (PMO), and inside and outside Sales.

How You Will Help

• Answer technical questions on Reliable products submitted by telephone and email


• Perform technical training for Reliable personnel


• Assist with creation and maintenance of technical documentation


• Meet with customers, specifying engineers, and end users to discuss the use, features, and benefits of Reliable products


• Provide technical presentations to industry associations, customers, specifying engineers, and end users


• Plan, develop, and execute hands-on and classroom training for sprinkler system designers and fitters


• Provide input on new products and product improvements


• Troubleshoot Reliable products


• Represent Reliable at industry events (AFSA, NFPA, NFSA, SFPE, etc.)


• Directly support sales force as necessary


• Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe conditions or practice to your supervisor


• Performs other duties as directed

Competencies:

• Ability to solve complex technical problems


• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and collaboration skills


• Possesses strong commitment to a team environment while working well independently


• Excellent written and oral communication skills

What You Will Bring

Skills:

• Detailed understanding of NFPA standards and FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets


• Extensive knowledge of all types of fire sprinkler systems as well as design and installation practices


• Ability to safely operate a pickup truck /trailer combination in excess of 15,000 lbs


• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications


• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to present to large groups


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software and AutoCAD

Work Environment:

• Extensive national travel by ground or air – up to 50% domestic travel

Physical Demands:

• Ability to be punctual and attend work on a regular and consistent basis


• Regular travel by car, truck, and air


• Ability to occasionally lift parts with weights up to 50 lbs


• Operate and maintain valve demonstration trailer

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree in fire protection, mechanical technology or equivalent experience


• 5+ years in fire sprinkler system design and installation